Appointment of Yannis Stournaras Is Seen as Ensuring Continuity of Overhaul Drive

ATHENS—Former Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras was named the country's new central bank governor, a move that ensures continuity in Greece's overhaul drive.

In a statement, the general council of the Bank of Greece said it had unanimously recommended Mr. Stournaras to the position, which must now be approved by Greece's government but which is seen as a formality.